The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Located just a short drive and ferry trip across the Mekong River, Silk Island is like stepping back in time. For those looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh. With farmers busy working the rich fertile soils and villages with traditional housing the island provides a fascinating look at Cambodian life removed from the western influences. The center pieces of the tour are a visit to the working silk farm the island is named for and the unique Coconut School run by local volunteers and built from recycled material and what many think of as rubbish.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Morning or afternoon tea, Private guide, Transport of your choice and driver, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Donations

Customers say we are one of the most original tours of Phnom Penh co-owned and led by members of the deportee community. We are Cambodian and raised in the US and speak fluent English. Our strong working knowledge of Khmer gets us around the city and reminds us of our roots. We offer you insights about the Cambodian community outside of Cambodia and the local communities. With our authentic voices and unique life histories, we show you off-the-beaten track sites. ZIN is a social venture that supports our community with transition services and employment opportunities. Taking a ZIN tour means you’re providing jobs and making sure the community lands on their feet and thrives. ZIN also maintains close relationships with the local communities where we take you. We work with local licensed guides. Travel with ZIN.

Inclusions: Coffee at the Chinese House

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A fun ride in the city to the most popular attractions while learning the history and culture of the ancient city of Phnom Penh.

Inclusions: High quality helmet, Bottled water, Private transportation, Raincoat (if needed)​​

Exclusions: Lunch

A short ride from the hustle-bustle of Phnom Penh, Silk Island (Koh Dach) offers a tranquil visit to earlier times, and the chance to pick up some fabulous hand made island silks products.

Inclusions: Raincoat (if needed)​​, High quality helmet, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, you cannot leave the bustling Mekong Delta from your itinerary. One of the most visited places in Vietnam, Mekong Delta is a combination of rivers, canals, floating markets, mangrove forests, swamplands and paddy fields. Mekong Delta has a truly unique ecosystem. Mekong Delta has so many attractions and activities that it would take you weeks to explore the whole area. The area may be best known for its floating markets, but it has so much more. We have put together all the main attractions worth visiting in Mekong Delta. Looking to get the most out of your Mekong Delta tour? Then we recommend this 3 day Mekong Delta tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Use of bicycle, All Fees and Taxes, Boat ticket from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc island / From Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, Private transportation, Bottled-water

Exclusions: Visa to Cambodia

Meet you at your hotel lobby and start exploring Phnom Penh City on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda where official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. Then move ahead to Wat Phnom Penh Daun Penh where you will see a beautiful Buddhist temple which was built in 1372 and a lady Penh who were the founder of Phnom Penh City. At the afternoon, earn about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Filed were established by the Khmer Rouge regime. At the end, you will see the Independence Monument of Cambodia which was built by Former Father Kind of Cambodia in 1958 and also his statute after he died in 2013. At the last stop, you will be shopping at Russian Local Market where a lot of local products.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Private English Speaking Tour Guide, Private Comfortable/AC Transportation , Cold Bottle Of Water During Your Trip, Hand Cold Tower During Your Trip, All Entrance Fee Are Mentioned

Exclusions: Lunch And Drinks Are Not Clearly Mentioned In The Program, Surcharge For Special Request On Drinks And Meals , Insurance, Gratuities, And Personal Expenses

Oudong, located in Kampong Speu Province, is a small town 40km northwest of Phnom Penh. It is called Oudong Meanchey. It served as the capital of Cambodia under several sovereigns between 1618 and 1866. It is now a place of pilgrimage for Cambodian’s and has many local visitors during religion celebrations. You must have a suitable level of fitness to undertake this tour as you are required to climb to the summit of a hill to visit the newest addition to Phnom Oudong, which is a modern temple home to a Buddha relic, previously housed in Phnom Penh.The attraction here is not just the stupa but also the breathtaking view over the surrounds. You can also interact with and feed the monkeys who live in large numbers here.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Private Guide, Your choice of transport and driver, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities, Donation

A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. .

Inclusions: A professional English speaking tour guide with driver., cool water, A clean , hygienic, good, and safe transportation., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: The killing field entrance fee tickets 3$/person., The Toul Sleng Genocide entrance fee ticket 5$/person., Tipping service and other personal expenses., Personal travel insurance

Visiting local markets allows you to be in contact with Cambodian people, taste local food and discover the local handicraft. They are places steeped in history where you will immerse yourself in an atmosphere specific to each market. It is the ideal place to buy a souvenir or that unique gift and remember it is expected that you will haggle over the prices!

Inclusions: Morning tea or afternoon tea, Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Private Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Offerings, Donations

Get a taste of rural Cambodia with a visit to Koh Dach on the Mekong's shores. This sleepy island, known for its perfect representation of a village where the sands of time move at a much slower pace, straddles the Mekong River and is a tranquil respite from buzzing Phnom Penh. It is home to a weaving community reviving the art of silk weaving and visitors can learn about this ancient skill from feeding up silkworms to spinning and dyeing techniques, or simply spend time exploring quiet local villages where workshops produce pottery and wooden handicrafts. Only a stone’s throw away from Phnom Penh but worlds apart in experiences and Khmer encounters of the traditional kind.

Inclusions: A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Local transportation from and to Koh Dach. , Ferry tickets from and to Koh Dach, Local transportation on the island, Fruit tasting at a plantation , All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , All applicable taxes and service charges, Lunch at a local restaurant (food only)

Exclusions: Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)